Knitting Trade Journal

Durability and comfort performance of modal socks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:36:59 +0100

Zagrab - A recent academic study has evaluated the usage durability and comfort properties of socks knitted from modal, micro modal and cotton yarns, offering detailed guidance for hosiery manufacturers on fibre and yarn selection.

The work focuses on how different regenerated cellulosic yarn types influence key performance parameters such as abrasion resistance, pilling, dimensional stability and thermal-moisture comfort in finished socks.

BASF to spotlight circular polyamides at Techtextil 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:27:30 +0100

Ludwigshafen - BASF will use this year’s Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt to highlight a series of polyamide‑based developments aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enabling textile‑to‑textile recycling across fashion, outdoor and sportswear markets. The company will present its latest solutions on booth B 68 in hall 11.0 from 21–24 April 2026, targeting brand partners, mills and fabric developers in knitted and woven textiles.

Steiger to present latest software for medical flat knitting

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:22:17 +0100

Vionnaz - Steiger will present its upgraded Model+ 2.0 software platform and Vega Medical flat knitting machine for customised orthopaedic textiles at this month’s Techtextil exhibition.

IFKT establishes dedicated India section for knitting technologists

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04:59 +0100

Canada - The International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT) has launched a dedicated India section to provide a central hub of resources and activities for the country’s knitting industry and textile technology community.

Geopolitical shocks weigh on global knitting outlook

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:39 +0100

Zurich – The latest International Textile Manufacturers Federation survey points to a weaker business climate for knitting and textile supply chains as geopolitical risk overtakes demand as mills’ main concern.

Mayer & Cie outlines timetable for full restart

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:56:51 +0100

Albstadt - German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie says it is moving towards a full operational restart following its acquisition by Huixing‑affiliated investor Xu Hongjie.

Lululemon backs enzymatic nylon recycling

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:26 +0100

Vancouver - Activewear specialist Lululemon has joined a newly announced £9 million ($12 million) funding round for UK-based biotech company Epoch Biodesign, which is developing enzymatic recycling technology designed to create a circular future for nylon-based knitted textiles.